Textile Gym Shoes from Germany
Versatile gym shoes with lightweight textile uppers for workouts and rubber/plastic soles for multi-surface use. HTS 6404.11.79 applies to these 'gym shoes' as sports/training footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair, textile as primary upper material.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label soles clearly as rubber/plastics (not composition leather) to prevent misclassification to 6404.20
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers; minor leather accents don't change textile classification
• Retain factory specs showing value under $6.50 FOB; watch for hidden costs like royalties pushing over limit